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Spike-heeled Lark

Spike-heeled Lark

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The Spike-heeled Lark is a distinctive ground-dwelling lark of Southern Africa, named for its unusually long hind claw. It is typically found in arid grasslands and open scrub.
Where to spot
Arid and semi-arid grasslands, open plains, and sparse scrub in Southern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Namibia, Botswana).
How to spot
Scan open ground for its presence. Its cryptic plumage makes it blend in well, so look for movement. Listen for its varied, often scratchy calls.
When to spot
Observable year-round, most active during the cooler parts of the day, especially mornings.
File:Chersomanes albofasciata (Etosha).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22021581044).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22021671994).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22023369533).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22456418200).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22456537290).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22456640280).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22618526106).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22644390875).jpg
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22644495855).jpg
File:Chersomanes albofasciata (Etosha).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22021581044).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22021671994).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22023369533).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22456418200).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22456537290).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22456640280).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22618526106).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22644390875).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spike-heeled lark, Chersomanes albofasciata, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (22644495855).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its remarkably long hind claw, up to 2.5 cm, is thought to help it gain traction on loose sand or aid in digging for food.
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